Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
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Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
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Prevalence study of compulsive buying in a sample with low individual monthly income

Estudo de prevalência de compra compulsiva em uma amostra com baixo rendimento mensal individual

Priscilla Lourenço Leite; Adriana Cardoso Silva

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2237-6089-2015-0015 Trends Psychiatry Psychother, vol.37, n4, p.209-212, 2015
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Abstract

Introduction: Compulsive buying can be characterized as an almost irresistible impulse to acquire various items. This is a current issue and the prevalence rate in the global population is around 5 to 8%. Some surveys indicate that the problem is growing in young and low-income populations. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of compulsive buying among people with low personal monthly incomes and analyze relationships with socio-demographic data. Methods: The Compulsive Buying Scale was administered to screen for compulsive buying and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess anxiety and depression in a sample of 56 participants. Pearson coefficients were used to test for correlations. Results: The results indicated that 44.6% presented an average family income equal to or greater than 2.76 minimum wages. It is possible that compulsive buying is not linked to the purchasing power since it was found in a low-income population. Conclusion: Despite the small sample, the results of this study are important for understanding the problem in question.

Keywords

Epidemiology, low-income population, compulsive behavior

Resumo

Introdução: A compra compulsiva pode ser caracterizada como um impulso quase irresistível de obter diversos itens. Considerada um problema da atualidade, estima-se que sua taxa de prevalência seja em torno entre 5 a 8% na população mundial. Algumas pesquisas sinalizam um aumento do problema entre jovens e populações de baixa renda. Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência da compra compulsiva em sujeitos com baixa renda mensal individual e analisar as relações entre os dados sociodemográficos. Método: A Compulsive Buying Scale (CBS) foi utilizada para rastrear compra compulsiva, e a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), para avaliar ansiedade e depressão em uma amostra de 56 participantes. Correlações foram verificadas através do teste de Pearson. Resultados: Os resultados indicaram que 44,6% apresentavam renda média familiar igual ou maior a 2,76 salários mínimos. É possível que a compra compulsiva não esteja vinculada ao poder aquisitivo, uma vez que ela foi encontrada em uma população com baixa renda. Conclusão: Embora a amostra seja pequena, os resultados obtidos são importantes para compreender o problema em questão.

Palavras-chave

Epidemiologia, população baixa renda, comportamento compulsivo

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